The Esplanade, Fort Cornwallis, witness nation's independence history in Penang
The Esplanade is known for key moments like the lowering of the British flag and the declaration of independence on August 31, 1957.
Sat Aug 31 2024
Failure to declare assets: Daim applies to obtain MACC report
Tun Daim Zainuddin requests MACC to produce report filed against him, which led to his asset declaration case, to help in his defence.
Thu Aug 08 2024
ASEAN turns 57: PM calls for unity for peaceful, prosperous region
ASEAN Day is celebrated annually on August 8 to mark the founding of ASEAN, which was established in 1967 through the Bangkok Declaration.
Thu Aug 08 2024
World leaders, experts praise Beijing declaration by Palestinian factions, commend China's role
Hamas views the Beijing Declaration on Palestinian Unity as a positive step and the best national solution post-conflict.
Wed Jul 24 2024
Palestinian factions agree to end divisions, form national unity govt, after talks in China
Rival factions Hamas and Fatah first met in Beijing in April to discuss reconciliation efforts to end around 17 years of disputes.
Tue Jul 23 2024
Malaysia joins global leaders in lifestyle medicine, signs Doha Declaration
The Doha Declaration calls for urgent global action to address the NCD crisis, which accounts for 7 out of 10 deaths worldwide.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Asset declaration: Tun Mahathir among individuals being probed - MACC
The MACC's chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirms Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is being investigated for asset declaration.
Thu Apr 25 2024
LHDN approves over 72,000 voluntary tax declarations worth RM652.5 mln as of Feb 29
The PKPS 2.0 voluntary disclosure programme is an initiative to expand number of taxpayers and encourage tax compliance to increase revenue.
Wed Mar 20 2024
ASEAN summit focus on maritime security, trade amid South China Sea tensions
The summit is also expected to release joint declaration that outlines ASEAN's position on Israel-Gaza war and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Wed Mar 06 2024
Federal Court upholds constitutionality of vernacular schools
Mappim and Gapena lost a final bid to seek a declaration that the existence and establishment of vernacular schools are unconstitutional.
Tue Feb 20 2024
MACC denies claim of not probing ex-BNM assistant governor's SD against PM
The Anti-Corruption Agency opened six investigation papers to investigate Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim following Datuk Abdul Murad Khalid's SD.
Wed Jan 24 2024
Malaysia, Vietnam agree to address illegal fishing, discuss South China Sea issue in bilateral meeting
Both leaders agreed to fully adhere to the Declaration of Conduct on the South China Sea.
Fri Nov 17 2023
US says it's working hard to have a strong consensus leaders' declaration at APEC
Leaders from the 21-member APEC forum are due to gather in San Francisco from Wednesday until Friday.
Tue Nov 14 2023
Najib's appeal to reinstate lawsuit suit against Tommy Thomas for hearing on Feb 5 next year
Datuk Seri Najib Razak is seeking RM1.9 mln in damages and declaration that Tan Sri Tommy Thomas had committed misfeasance in public office.
Wed Oct 11 2023
Najib allowed to attend appeal hearing in RM1.9 million lawsuit against ex-AG Oct 4
Datuk Seri Najib Razak is seeking a declaration that Thomas has committed misfeasance in public office as well as RM1.9 million in damages.
Wed Sep 27 2023
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024